Headstart ABI Services

Headstart ABI Services The Hunter and Central Coast’s ABI experts for 37+ yrs, assisting people with acquired brain injury.

Operating in the Hunter for the past 37 years, Headstart ABI provides specialised support services for people living with an acquired brain injury.

HAPPY NEW YEAR from all of us at Headstart! 🎉 🙌 May 2026 be a year of hope and happiness for you and your family.
31/12/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR from all of us at Headstart! 🎉 🙌 May 2026 be a year of hope and happiness for you and your family.

Exploring the community and enjoying the moment. 👍 Mark had a great time visiting local car dealerships with CSW Guy. 🚗...
29/12/2025

Exploring the community and enjoying the moment. 👍 Mark had a great time visiting local car dealerships with CSW Guy. 🚗🚙🛻 Mark may not have driven home in an M2 Coupe, but he definitely enjoyed the experience — and the free hat!” 🙌

Whatever your plans this Christmas season, 🎄✨ we hope they bring you joy, peace, and health — Merry Christmas to you an...
24/12/2025

Whatever your plans this Christmas season, 🎄✨ we hope they bring you joy, peace, and health — Merry Christmas to you and your families from all of us at Headstart! 🎅🎁 💙

It’s Christmas Eve! 🎄✨ What are your plans for Chrissie this year? Trinette (pictured with CSW Ash) has a brother living...
24/12/2025

It’s Christmas Eve! 🎄✨ What are your plans for Chrissie this year? Trinette (pictured with CSW Ash) has a brother living all the way in Italy, so Christmas present time goes global! 🌍🎁 Thanks to a Skype video call, they open gifts together across the world. “We like to take turns opening the gifts and it’s lots of fun,” says Trinette. ❤️

23/12/2025

🎄✨ We’re so excited to share Kimberly’s story as our December NewsLink cover feature! To spread a little extra Christmas cheer, Kim and her wonderful mum Deb have a short and sweet heart-warming festive message just for you ❤️🎅

Massive congratulations to Lawson on graduating with a Commerce degree! 🎓👏Six years on from his horrific Bali scooter cr...
22/12/2025

Massive congratulations to Lawson on graduating with a Commerce degree! 🎓👏

Six years on from his horrific Bali scooter crash, this is an incredible milestone and a true credit to Lawson’s determination, alongside the unwavering support of his family and many others.

Lawson’s proud dad Philip shared: “From not knowing whether he’d walk or talk again, Lawson is now considering specialising in international taxation.”

Pictured: Lawson (centre) with his parents Philip & Louise, friend Jada, and Headstart’s Kathy 💙

19/12/2025

🎄💃 Christmas vibes were in full swing at Broadmeadow PCYC!

This week’s party had it all — delicious BBQ, games, raffles, awards, smiling faces and festivities … along with some seriously impressive dance moves to live music by the amazing Pete Sneddon 🎶🕺

Thanks to everyone who came along and made the day so much fun. Check out a little of the festive action below — we can’t wait to do it again next year! 🎉

17/12/2025

Newcastle Mens Shed Inc spoiled us with their usual creativity—arts and crafts galore, Christmas decorations to make, and even a special visit from a certain bearded man in red 🎅. To top it off, they got the band together to play some tunes and fired up the BBQ for a relaxed afternoon.

We’re so lucky to have the Men’s Shed involved—great people, great vibes, and a great day all round! ❤️🎶🔥

We are devastated and saddened by the terrorist attack at Bondi. 💔 Our hearts go out to the Jewish community and send o...
16/12/2025

We are devastated and saddened by the terrorist attack at Bondi. 💔 Our hearts go out to the Jewish community and send our deepest sympathies to all in who were impacted that day. There were many who showed bravery and courage beyond words at such a terrifying time. We stand together now, more than ever, in solidarity.

The following services that are available if you are overwhelmed or are struggling:
◦ NSW Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511
◦ Lifeline - 13 11 14
◦ Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
◦ Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
◦ Su***de Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
◦ 13YARN (for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples) - 13 92 76

🎳🌟 There’s just something about Ray and the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club … they’re an unstoppable duo! 😄 Save the date ...
15/12/2025

🎳🌟 There’s just something about Ray and the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club … they’re an unstoppable duo! 😄 Save the date because they’re doing it again! For the second year running, Ray is proudly hosting our Lawn Bowls Fundraiser to support the amazing work of our Community Education Team. 💙

📅 Monday 19 January
⏰ 10am – 3pm
🎟️ $10 to bowl + BBQ included
Or simply come along, chill out and enjoy the fun — it’s all under cover so no stressing about the weather!

Our CET absolutely love getting out into the community, and events like this help them keep making a real difference.

Big thanks to Ray for being an absolute legend! 🙌💛 Check out some of the 2025 pics - with January's planned to be even better 👍

Saturdays have become something special for Lyn. With the warmer weather here, she and CSW Carolyn start the day with a ...
13/12/2025

Saturdays have become something special for Lyn. With the warmer weather here, she and CSW Carolyn start the day with a mindful moment — one well-earned coffee — before moving into gentle exercise and a relaxing swim. ☀️💦 Lyn absolutely loves the water. She says it gives her a sense of freedom, comfort and support that’s hard to find anywhere else. It’s where she feels her best.

They wrap up the day with her favourite Subway lunch, a simple joy that always brings a smile. A beautiful reminder that the little routines we create can become powerful moments of wellbeing. 💛 💙

🎄✨ Festive decoration fun at its finest! ✨🎄Our crew got crafty making all kinds of creative Chrissy decos — from filled ...
12/12/2025

🎄✨ Festive decoration fun at its finest! ✨🎄

Our crew got crafty making all kinds of creative Chrissy decos — from filled baubles to magazine Christmas trees and beautiful handmade lanterns. All created and taught by our very own Imelda, with a helping hand from Olivia! 💫

Imelda shared, “I used to make lanterns in the Philippines and thought it would be a good Christmas decoration we could make here.”

How awesome is that? Bringing traditions to life and adding extra sparkle to our Christmas season! 🎅🌟

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95 Turnbull Street
Newcastle, NSW
2303

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+61249654420

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Our story

When it comes to brain injury… we get it! Servicing the Hunter and Central Coast since 1987.

Our difference is our expertise. Headstart is a specialist service supporting the choices and independence of people with an acquired brain injury (ABI). Brain injury is complex and can challenge every aspect of your life - movement, talking, thinking and feeling. Even though every person might be affected differently, we understand brain injury, the barriers and the invisible nature of the injury.

Our Approach:

1. Whatever it takes - we strive to find creative solutions that suit you.